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Eventually

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(ADV.) Happening at some point in the future, usually slowly.
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Estimated

Definition
(V.) Guessed closely but not 100% accurate.
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 Disappearing

Definition
(V.) Dying off; possibility of becoming extinct.
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Threatened

Definition
(PASSIVE VERB) Any animal species that is in danger of becoming extinct.
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Unreasonable

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(ADJECTIVE) Not sensible; something that is extreme.
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Categories

Definition
(NOUN) Groups of similar things.
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Species

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(NOUN) A particular type of animal. For example, the Tiger.
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Labeled

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(PASSIVE VERB) Given a description. Given a title.
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Critically

Definition
(ADVERB) Something in very serious condition, usually negative.
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Declining

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(VERB) Becoming less in number or other measure.
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Compete with
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(PHRASAL VERB) The fight against someone or something else for the same resources.
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Agencies

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(NOUN) Part of the government that performs a specific duty or job. For example the transportation agency, environmental agency, etc.
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Awareness

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(NOUN) The quality of being aware or knowing what is happening in the world.
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Preserve

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(VERB) To save
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Die Out
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(VERB) To become extinct.
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Appalling
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(ADJECTIVE)  Something that is very troubling or disturbing. Something very bad.
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Exploitation
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(NOUN) Using someone or something for your own benefit without caring about the person or thing.
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Extinct
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(ADJECTIVE) When all of a species is dead and there are no more alive in the world.
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Vulnerable
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(ADJECTIVE) Sensitive to harm. Easily harmed.
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Factors
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(NOUN) Reasons; items
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Demand
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(NOUN) The need or desire for something. The opposite of supply.
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Intentionally
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(ADVERB) On purpose; with a purpose; not by mistake
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